4 bed detached house for sale

Bardwell Windmill And Cottage, The Windmill, School Lane, Bardwell, Suffolk IP31

For sale by auction on Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026 at 10:00

Venue: Livestream Auction

Grade II* windmill, detached cottage, and spacious workshop located in a well-served rural village conveniently located between Bury St Edmunds and Diss.

Situated in the highly sought-after village of Bardwell, Bardwell Cottage and Windmill is a rare opportunity, offered for sale for the first time since 1987. The Grade II* windmill, dating from 1823, has been carefully restored following storm damage with support from Friends of the Bardwell Windmill, English Heritage, and Suffolk Council. The working mill and cottage offer versatile potential for a new owner to make the most of the buildings and surrounding space.

Bardwell is a charming rural village in northwest Suffolk, set along the River Blackbourne and conveniently located between Bury St Edmunds and Diss. The parish extends over 4 miles north–south and offers a well-supported pub, an active sports and social club, the Grumpy Goat bar and restaurant, and a village school, making it ideal for families and community living.

The Cottage
Windmill Cottage (1,200 sq ft) is a Victorian home arranged over two floors, offering scope for updating. Accommodation includes a sitting room and dining room, both with fireplaces, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with storage and work surfaces, and a ground-floor shower room. Upstairs, four bedrooms, accessed via two interconnected staircases, enjoying views over the gardens and the windmill.

Outbuilding (264ft2) and store (216ft2)
Adjoining the property is a brick-and-flint space with adjoining storage which could be incorporated into a home studio/workspace (subject to the usual planning consents).

Workshop (592ft2)
Positioned at the rear of the plot behind the mill, a large red-brick Victorian outbuilding currently serves as a well-equipped workshop, featuring high ceilings and an electric supply capable of supporting larger domestic machinery.

The Windmill
The windmill is now a fully working mill, and during renovations the cap was renewed in 2000 complete with a new kerb. The sails and fan tail were renewed between 2010-2014, whilst all windows and doors were renewed over a similar period, in keeping with the original style.

All flour milling machinery has been overhauled, with both sets of stones being French Bur. The North Stones can be turned by wind, whilst the South Stones are turned by electric motor.

Council Tax Band
E


EPC Rating: E

Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Price Information
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Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.